32 results on '"Galluccio, Felice"'
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2. Evaluation of Interfascial Plane and Pericapsular Nerve Blocks to the Shoulder Joint: A Preliminary Analysis of Shoulder Anterior Capsular Block.
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Galluccio, Felice, Fajardo Perez, Mario, Yamak Altinpulluk, Ece, Hou, Jin-De, and Lin, Jui-An
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NERVE block , *SHOULDER joint , *SHOULDER , *PAIN management , *SHOULDER pain , *TREATMENT programs , *SHOULDER disorders - Abstract
Introduction: The aim of this study is to verify if the shoulder anterior capsular block (SHAC), combined with other nerve blocks, is effective in relieving shoulder pain, avoiding motor block and allowing an early rehabilitation program. Methods: Seventy-five consecutive patients with painful shoulder were treated with the SHAC, alone (30 patients) or in combination with a suprascapular nerve block (SSnb: 25 patients) or with pectoralis and serratus plane block (PECS-2: 20 patients). All blocks were performed with 0.2% ropivacaine plus 8 mg dexamethasone. All patients were treated with three-weekly physiotherapy sessions for the following 2 weeks and then with home exercises. Results: The post-procedural analgesic effect was strong in all groups, with a mean change in numeric rating scale (NRS) values of −6.05 in group 1, −6.25 in group 2, and −6.19 in group 3 (p <.0001), allowing all patients to complete an immediate physiotherapy session. Only a few patients needed to repeat the procedure 1 week after the first treatment for the recurrence of pain. From the treatment to the end of the follow-up, we noted a further drop in mean pain NRS values of 1.90 in group 1 and 1.80 in groups 2 and 3. No difference in effect over time was observed among the different groups. No adverse event or motor block was recorded. Conclusion: This study demonstrates that the SHAC, alone or in combination with other peripheral nerve blocks, is an attractive alternative for shoulder pain management, especially when physiotherapy is required to recover shoulder function. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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3. Role of point of care ultrasound in COVID-19 pandemic: what lies beyond the horizon?
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Galluccio, Felice, Ergonenc, Tolga, Altinpulluk, Ece Yamak, Herrero, Maria Perez, De la Torre Carpente, Maria del Mar, Capassoni, Marco, Espinoza, Karla, Benedi, Cristian Aragon, El-Sayed, Allam Abdallah, Orzalesi, Vanni, Perez, Mario Fajardo, Yamak Altinpulluk, Ece, Perez Herrero, Maria, Aragon Benedi, Cristian, Allam, Abdallah El-Sayed, Fajardo Perez, Mario, and El-Sayed, Abdallah Allam
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COVID-19 pandemic , *MEDICAL personnel , *COVID-19 , *INTENSIVE care units , *CARDIOVASCULAR system , *COVID-19 testing - Abstract
The pandemic of COVID-19 requires rapid and easy access to reliable imaging modalities for diagnosis and follow up. Considering the cost-effectiveness of the imaging used, ultrasound is a non-ionizing, portable and bedside imaging modality with a high diagnostic impact in emergencies and intensive care units in pandemics, but it is operator dependent. In our article, we provide a comprehensive review of the role of point-of-care ultrasound in the diagnosis of COVID-19 infection and its impact on the lungs, cardiovascular system, eyes and abdominal organs. Moreover, ultrasound can provide real-time diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, such as the placement of a central catheter and aspiration of pericardial effusion. Awareness of health care professionals in the front-line fighting COVID-19 infection in emergency rooms, clinics, and in intensive care units is important and will help rapid and targeted management decisions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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4. Treatment algorithm for COVID-19: a multidisciplinary point of view.
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Galluccio, Felice, Ergonenc, Tolga, Garcia Martos, Alvaro, Allam, Abdallah El-Sayed, Pérez-Herrero, Maria, Aguilar, Ricardo, Emmi, Giacomo, Spinicci, Michele, Terrancle Juan, Ignacio, and Fajardo-Pérez, Mario
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COVID-19 , *ADULT respiratory distress syndrome , *CYTOKINE release syndrome , *SARS-CoV-2 , *COVID-19 pandemic - Abstract
The novel coronavirus (Sars-CoV-2) pandemic has spread rapidly, from December to the end of March, to 185 countries, and there have been over 3,000,000 cases identified and over 200,000 deaths. For a proportion of hospitalized patients, death can occur within a few days, mainly for adult respiratory distress syndrome or multi-organ dysfunction syndrome. In these patients, clinical signs and symptoms, as well as laboratory abnormalities, suggest a cytokine storm syndrome in response to the viral infection. No current targeted treatment is yet available for COVID-19, an unknown disease up to 2 months ago, which challenges doctors and researchers to find new drugs or reallocate other treatments for these patients. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak, a growing body of information on diagnostic and therapeutic strategies has emerged, mainly based on preliminary experience on retrospective studies or small case series. Antivirals, antimalarials, corticosteroids, biotechnological and small molecules, convalescent plasma and anticoagulants are among the drugs proposed for the treatment or in tested for COVID-19. Given the complexity of this new condition, a multidisciplinary management seems to be the best approach. Sharing and integrating knowledge between specialists, to evaluate the correct timing and setting of every treatment, could greatly benefit our patients. We reviewed the literature, combining it with our experiences and our specialist knowledge, to propose a management algorithm, correlating the clinical features with laboratory and imaging findings to establish the right timing for each treatment. Key Points • Critically ill COVID-19 patients show signs of cytokine storm syndrome. • No current targeted therapy is available, but a lot of drugs are in tested. • A multidisciplinary approach is crucial to manage COVID-19. • Choosing the correct timing of treatment is of pivotal importance to avoid the most severe complications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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5. Does thoracic outlet syndrome cause cerebrovascular hyperperfusion? Diagnostic markers for occult craniovascular congestion.
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Larsen, Kjetil, Galluccio, Felice C., and Chand, Sharma Karam
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THORACIC outlet syndrome , *CEREBROVASCULAR disease , *VERTEBRAL artery , *HYPERPERFUSION , *SUBCLAVIAN artery , *CAROTID artery - Abstract
Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is known to be associated with diffuse craniological comorbidities (CCM), such as occipital headaches, migraines, vestibular dysfunction, tinnitus and fatigue. Conventionally, these problems have been suggested to be a manifestation of positional vertebrobasilar insufficiency. Angiography tends to be normal in TOS sufferers, however, and doppler ultrasonography of the vertebral artery fails to demonstrate severe flow reduction. TOS is attributed to the brachial plexus and subclavian artery being compressed in the interscalene triangle, costoclavicular or subpectoral passages. The vertebral and carotid arteries arise from subclavian artery proximal to the sites of obstruction in TOS. Numerous reports of resolved CCM post-scalenectomy and first-rib resection, despite lacking vertebral artery impairment, have been documented. TOS CCM, moreover, share many of the symptoms seen in systemic and intracranial hypertension. Reports of subclavian thromboembolus migrating to the head have been documented in incidences of TOS, showing the potential for flow retrogradation. We postulate that the blood prevented from entering the brachium due to distal subclavian compression, retrogrades to the brain via the carotid and vertebral arteries, resulting in craniovascular hyperperfusion and congestion. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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6. Points to consider in renal involvement in systemic sclerosis.
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Galluccio, Felice, Müller-Ladner, Ulf, Furst, Daniel E., Khanna, Dinesh, and Matucci-Cerinic, Marco
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KIDNEY disease treatments , *DRUG therapy , *CLINICAL trials , *EXPERIMENTAL design , *KIDNEY function tests , *RESEARCH methodology , *HEALTH outcome assessment , *SYSTEMIC scleroderma , *COMORBIDITY , *HUMAN research subjects , *DISEASE complications - Abstract
This article discusses points to consider when undertaking a clinical trial to test therapy for renal involvement in SSc, not including scleroderma renal crisis. Double-blind, randomized controlled trials vs placebo or standard background therapy should be strongly considered. Inclusion criteria should consider a prespecified range of renal functions or stratification of renal function. Gender and age limitations are probably not necessary. Concomitant medications including vasodilators, immunosuppressants and endothelin receptor antagonists and confounding illnesses such as diabetes, kidney stones, hypertension and heart failure need to be considered. A measure of renal function should be strongly considered, while time to dialysis, mortality, prevention of scleroderma renal crisis and progression of renal disease can also be considered, although they remain to be validated. Detailed, pre-planned analysis should be strongly considered and should include accounting for missing data. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2017
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7. Points to consider for skin ulcers in systemic sclerosis.
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Galluccio, Felice, Allanore, Yannick, Czirjak, Lázló, Furst, Daniel E., Khanna, Dinesh, and Matucci-Cerinic, Marco
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TREATMENT effectiveness , *CLINICAL trials , *EXPERIMENTAL design , *RESEARCH methodology , *HEALTH outcome assessment , *SYSTEMIC scleroderma , *MATHEMATICAL variables , *DISEASE duration , *DISEASE complications , *SKIN ulcers , *SYMPTOMS , *DIAGNOSIS , *THERAPEUTICS ,RESEARCH evaluation - Abstract
This article discusses points to consider when undertaking a clinical trial to test therapy for skin ulcers in SSc. A validated definition of skin ulcers should be used if available. Defining a uniform SSc patient population, including consideration of disease duration, history of digital ulcers and capillaroscopic patterns, is important. Excluding confounding factors such as infection, calcinosis and trauma should be strongly considered, or at least accounted for, in defining patients. Outcome measures such as time to healing, prevention of new ulcers, function, pain and objective measures such as US, laser Doppler and thermography can be considered as outcome measures, although their validation has not yet been achieved and efforts may be needed to validate them before use. Likewise, biomarkers should be considered or consideration should be given to storing serum, plasma or cells for possible future analysis. A pre-planned analysis is important and should include consideration of missing data. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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8. Ultrasound in the diagnosis of morphea profunda and its complications: incarcerated digital extensor tendons.
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Galluccio, Felice and Guiducci, Serena
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ERYTHEMA , *PAIN , *BIOPSY , *TENDONS , *FOOT , *DOPPLER ultrasonography , *SCLERODERMA (Disease) , *EDEMA , *DISEASE complications - Abstract
The article presents a case of a 72-year-old female who was presented to a clinic due to non-pitting erythematous oedema of her right forefoot, severe pain and tearing sensation on finger mobilization to discuss the use of ultrasound (US) in the diagnosis of morphea profunda and its complications. Other topics include incarcerated digital extensor tendons.
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- 2022
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9. Pauci-immune synovitis in other inflammatory arthritides: it's not just a subtype of rheumatoid arthritis that is unresponsive to treatment.
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Galluccio, Felice, Capassoni, Marco, Ketabchi, Sheyda, and Guiducci, Serena
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DISEASE progression , *CYTOKINES , *SYNOVITIS , *GROWTH factors , *INDIVIDUALIZED medicine , *JANUS kinases , *TREATMENT effectiveness , *RHEUMATOID arthritis , *NEUROTRANSMITTER uptake inhibitors - Published
- 2022
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10. Registries in systemic sclerosis: a worldwide experience.
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Galluccio, Felice, Walker, Ulrich A., Nihtyanova, Svetlana, Moinzadeh, Pia, Hunzelmann, Nicholas, Krieg, Thomas, Steen, Virginia, Baron, Murray, Sampaio-Barros, Percival, Kayser, Cristiane, Nash, Peter, Denton, Chris P., Tyndall, Alan, Müller-Ladner, Ulf, and Matucci-Cerinic, Marco
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SYSTEMIC scleroderma , *MORTALITY , *MEDICAL care , *MEDICAL publishing , *RHEUMATISM , *SCLERODERMA (Disease) , *DISEASE progression - Abstract
SSc is a multisystem disease characterized by an unpredictable course, high mortality and resistance to therapy. The complexity and severity of SSc is a growing burden on the health-care systems. As a result, researchers are seeking new therapeutic strategies for effectively managing these patients. Disease registries are used to support care management efforts for groups of patients with chronic diseases and are meaningful to capture and track key patient information to assist the physicians in managing patients. For these reasons, SSc surveys, research associations and consortiums are pivotal to conduct ongoing research and data collection to enhance disease knowledge and support research projects. Currently, there are several national SSc registries in the UK, Germany, USA, Canada, Brazil and Australia. There is also an international registry established by the European League Against Rheumatism scleroderma trial and research (EUSTAR) called minimal essential data set (MEDS) Online, which collects data from over 8000 patients from 92 centres worldwide, including 21 European centres and 9 centres outside Europe. By collecting, analysing and disseminating data on disease progression and patient responses to long-term disease management strategies, registries help to improve understanding of the disease and keep medical professionals up to date on the latest advances. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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11. Registry Evaluation of Digital Ulcers in Systemic Sclerosis.
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Galluccio, Felice and Matucci-Cerinic, Marco
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ULCERS , *SYSTEMIC scleroderma , *DISEASE complications , *SYMPTOMS , *PRECANCEROUS conditions , *COHORT analysis , *PAIN management , *HEALING , *DISABILITIES , *PATIENTS - Abstract
Digital ulcers are a very frequent complication of systemic sclerosis affecting about half of the SSc patients, and about 75% of the affected patients have their first DU episode within 5 years from their first non-Raynaud symptom. The lack of adequate classification criteria as well as the lack of knowledge of the development of DU have contributed to the opening of specific registries to better understand the natural history of these lesions. For these reason, specific disease registries play a fundamental role in this field of research. Thanks to the systematic collection of data and their subsequent analysis and comparison between different cohorts, it is possible to improve understanding of the underlying trigger mechanisms of DU development and to determine temporal trends. In the future, the development of recommendations for the management of DU remains of pivotal importance to prevent DU development and obtain rapid healing as well as reduction of pain and disability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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12. Short-term effect of the combination of hyaluronic acid, chondroitin sulfate, and keratin matrix on early symptomatic knee osteoarthritis.
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Galluccio, Felice, Barskova, Tatiana, and Cerinic, Marco Matucci
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OSTEOARTHRITIS treatment , *KNEE diseases , *THERAPEUTIC use of hyaluronic acid , *CHONDROITIN sulfates , *KERATIN , *THERAPEUTICS - Abstract
Objective: In the last years, symptomatic slow-acting drugs for osteoarthritis (SYSADOA) have been vastly studied and have generated considerable interest among clinicians. SYSADOA are generally used as a ground therapy with the main rationale to reduce the consumption of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)and thus limit the related adverse events. Material and Methods: In this study, we evaluated the short-term effect of an oral combination of hyaluronic acid, chondroitin sulfate, and keratin matrix on early symptomatic knee osteoarthritis. Forty patients were treated for 1 month and were allowed to assume analgesics or NSAIDs if necessary. Results: At 2 months, the mean reduction of the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) score was 36% (p<0.001), and the mean reduction of the WOMAC pains score was 40% (p<0.001). Only two patients reported a sporadic need to assume analgesics; no patient reported any side effect during the study period. Conclusion: This data demonstrates that the oral combination of hyaluronic acid, chondroitin sulfate, and keratin matrix is safe, well tolerated, and shows a rapid action reducing pain and i m proving joint function and stiffness in early symptomatic knee osteoarthritis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2015
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13. Reply to Dr. Kose et al: Deep supraspinatus muscle plane block: A novel ultrasound-guided technique for the blockade of suprascapular nerve branches.
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Teles, Ana Sofia, Galluccio, Felice, Salazar, Carlos, and Fajardo-Pérez, Mario
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NERVE block , *TRANSVERSUS abdominis muscle , *SUPRASPINATUS muscles , *ULTRASONIC imaging , *ROTATOR cuff - Published
- 2021
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14. Novel ultrasound‐guided supraclavicular stellate ganglion block.
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Fajardo Pérez, Mario, Yamak‐Altinpulluk, Ece, Díez Tafur, Rodrigo, Salazar‐Zamorano, Carlos H., Espinosa Morales, Karla, Oliver‐Fornies, Pablo, Rocha‐Romero, Andrés, Aguilar Ureña, Ricardo, Juarez‐Lemus, Angel, Galluccio, Felice, and Abd‐Elsayed, Alaa
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NEURALGIA , *RAYNAUD'S disease , *ARM , *LAPAROSCOPIC surgery , *ULTRASONIC imaging , *HYPERHIDROSIS , *CLAVICLE , *GANGLIONIC blocking agents , *AUTONOMIC ganglia , *HYPODERMIC needles , *NERVE block , *GANGLIA - Abstract
Introduction: Stellate ganglion block (SGB) provides diagnostic and therapeutic benefits in pain syndromes in the head, neck, and upper extremity, including complex regional pain syndrome Types I and II, Raynaud's disease, hyperhidrosis, arterial embolism in the region of the arm. Methods: We present a novel ultrasound‐guided supraclavicular stellate ganglion block. Considering the existing anatomical structures of the targeted area. Results and Conclusions: We hope that we can provide fewer complications and additional benefits with this new approach. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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15. Peng block in prosthetic hip replacement: A cadaveric radiological evaluation.
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Yamak Altinpulluk, Ece, Galluccio, Felice, Salazar, Carlos, Espinoza, Karla, Olea, Marilina Susana, Hochberg, Uri, de Santiago, Jesus, and Fajardo Perez, Mario
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TOTAL hip replacement , *HIP joint , *HIP surgery , *DEAD , *NERVE block - Abstract
• PENG block • Explanation of anatomical structures in hip joint • Contrast distribution on cadavers with prosthetic hip [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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16. A novel technique to Axillary Circumflex Nerve Block: Fajardo approach.
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Yamak Altinpulluk, Ece, Galluccio, Felice, Salazar, Carlos, Olea, Marilina Susana, García Simón, Diego, Espinoza, Karla, Teles, Ana Sofia, González-Arnay, Emilio, and Fajardo Perez, Mario
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NERVE block , *SHOULDER - Abstract
• To define Axillary Circumflex Nerve Block • The sensory block extension of the Axillary Circumflex Nerve Block • Axillary Circumflex Nerve Block for arthroscopy of the shoulder [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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17. Two faces of the same coin: Raynaud phenomenon and digital ulcers in systemic sclerosis
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Galluccio, Felice and Matucci-Cerinic, Marco
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RAYNAUD'S disease , *ULCERS , *SYSTEMIC scleroderma , *FIBROSIS , *CEREBRAL vasospasm , *DISEASE complications , *ARTERIOVENOUS anastomosis - Abstract
Abstract: Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is characterized by wide-spread fibrosis, activation of immune system with production of autoantibodies and extensive vascular damage. Raynaud''s phenomenon (RP) and digital ulcers (DU) represent two faces of the same coin in SSc vasculopathy. RP, the earliest manifestation of the vascular involvement, is due to an excessive vasospasm of digital arteries, precapillary arterioles and cutaneous arteriovenous shunts, usually in response to cold exposure or other stimuli. DU are a severe complication of microvessel involvement and also of the persistent vasospasm of RP. Thus, the management of RP and DU requires a multimodal approach using a combination of pharmacological, non-pharmacological, and surgical treatments. Currently, the treatment of these complications represents a great challenge for all physicians. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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- 2011
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18. Redefining clavipectoral fascial block for clavicular surgery: Response to Dr. Ince et al.
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Yamak Altinpulluk, Ece, Galluccio, Felice, Sabouri, A. Sassan, Arnay, Emilio Gonzalez, Salazar, Carlos, and Perez, Mario Fajardo
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SURGERY , *EXPLANATION , *BRACHIAL plexus block , *CLAVICLE , *FASCIAE (Anatomy) , *ULTRASONIC imaging - Abstract
• To redefine clavipectoral facial block • Explanation of anatomical structures around the clavipectoral block area • Periclavicular fascial block for clavicular surgery [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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19. Is the heart rate variability monitoring using the analgesia nociception index a predictor of illness severity and mortality in critically ill patients with COVID-19? A pilot study.
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Aragón-Benedí, Cristian, Oliver-Forniés, Pablo, Galluccio, Felice, Yamak Altinpulluk, Ece, Ergonenc, Tolga, El Sayed Allam, Abdallah, Salazar, Carlos, and Fajardo-Pérez, Mario
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HEART beat , *SEVERITY of illness index , *HEART rate monitors , *HEART rate monitoring , *COVID-19 , *PROGNOSIS - Abstract
Introduction: The analysis of heart rate variability (HRV) has proven to be an important tool for the management of autonomous nerve system in both surgical and critically ill patients. We conducted this study to show the different spectral frequency and time domain parameters of HRV as a prospective predictor for critically ill patients, and in particular for COVID-19 patients who are on mechanical ventilation. The hypothesis is that most severely ill COVID-19 patients have a depletion of the sympathetic nervous system and a predominance of parasympathetic activity reflecting the remaining compensatory anti-inflammatory response. Materials and methods: A single-center, prospective, observational pilot study which included COVID-19 patients admitted to the Surgical Intensive Care Unit was conducted. The normalized high-frequency component (HFnu), i.e. ANIm, and the standard deviation of RR intervals (SDNN), i.e. Energy, were recorded using the analgesia nociception index monitor (ANI). To estimate the severity and mortality we used the SOFA score and the date of discharge or date of death. Results: A total of fourteen patients were finally included in the study. ANIm were higher in the non-survivor group (p = 0.003) and were correlated with higher IL-6 levels (p = 0.020). Energy was inversely correlated with SOFA (p = 0.039) and fewer survival days (p = 0.046). A limit value at 80 of ANIm, predicted mortalities with a sensitivity of 100% and specificity of 85.7%. In the case of Energy, a limit value of 0.41 ms predicted mortality with all predictive values of 71.4%. Conclusion: A low autonomic nervous system activity, i.e. low SDNN or Energy, and a predominance of the parasympathetic system, i.e. low HFnu or ANIm, due to the sympathetic depletion in COVID-19 patients are associated with a worse prognosis, higher mortality, and higher IL-6 levels. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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20. Ultrasound-guided infraclavicular approach to brachial plexus: A cadaveric study.
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Perez Herrero, Maria, Altinpulluk, Ece, Perez, Mario, Zamorano, Carlos, Vilches, Luis, and Galluccio, Felice
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BRACHIAL plexus , *BRACHIAL plexus block , *LIBRARY users , *LOCAL anesthetics , *LIBRARY resources - Abstract
This article discusses a cadaveric study comparing different ultrasound-guided approaches to brachial plexus blocks. The study evaluates needle visibility, anatomical structures, and local anesthetic diffusion. The results indicate that all approaches were effective, with the out-of-plane approach performing the best. The subclavian approach is highlighted as a new technique that improves visualization and reduces complications. However, the study's limitations include the use of cadavers and subjective evaluations. Authored by Maria Perez Herrero, Ece Altinpulluk, Mario Perez, Carlos Zamorano, Luis Vilches, and Felice Galluccio, this report provides a comprehensive analysis of the topic, offering diverse perspectives and culturally sensitive information. It is a valuable resource for library patrons conducting research on this subject. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2023
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21. Ultrasound-Guided Interventions for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses.
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Lam, King Hei Stanley, Wu, Yung-Tsan, Reeves, Kenneth Dean, Galluccio, Felice, Allam, Abdallah El-Sayed, and Peng, Philip W. H.
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CARPAL tunnel syndrome , *PLATELET-rich plasma , *TREATMENT effectiveness - Abstract
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common peripheral entrapment, and recently, ultrasound-guided perineural injection (UPIT) and percutaneous flexor retinaculum release (UPCTR) have been utilized to treat CTS. However, no systematic review or meta-analysis has included both intervention types of ultrasound-guided interventions for CTS. Therefore, we performed this review using four databases (i.e., PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, and Cochrane) to evaluate the quality of evidence, effectiveness, and safety of the published studies on ultrasound-guided interventions in CTS. Among sixty studies selected for systemic review, 20 randomized treatment comparison or controlled studies were included in six meta-analyses. Steroid UPIT with ultrasound guidance outperformed that with landmark guidance. UPIT with higher-dose steroids outperformed that with lower-dose steroids. UPIT with 5% dextrose in water (D5W) outperformed control injection and hydrodissection with high-volume D5W was superior to that with low-volume D5W. UPIT with platelet-rich plasma outperformed various control treatments. UPCTR outperformed open surgery in terms of symptom improvement but not functional improvement. No serious adverse events were reported in the studies reviewed. The findings suggest that both UPIT and UPCTR may provide clinically important benefits and appear safe. Further treatment comparison studies are required to determine comparative therapeutic efficacy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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22. Is an intervention with a custom-made splint and an educational program useful on pain in patients with trapeziometacarpal joint osteoarthritis in a daily clinical setting?
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Maddali‐Bongi, Susanna, Del Rosso, Angela, Galluccio, Felice, Sigismondi, Fabrizio, and Matucci‐Cerinic, Marco
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OSTEOARTHRITIS treatment , *SPLINTS (Surgery) , *EDUCATIONAL programs , *OSTEOARTHRITIS , *PAIN management , *PATIENTS - Abstract
Aim Custom-made splints may be useful in the conservative treatment of osteoarthritis ( OA) of trapeziometacarpal ( TMC) joint OA. Our aim was to evaluate usefulness of a custom-made splint and educational program in patients with symptomatic TMC joint OA in daily clinical practice. Methods Fifty patients with symptomatic TMC joint OA, not treated with surgery, were enrolled in a open prospective study in a clinical day setting and treated with a 'butterfly' custom-made thermoplastic short opponens splint to be worn 16 h/day for 30 days and then when needed, for 12 months. Patients were evaluated at enrolment (T0), at the first month (T1) and at the 12th month (T2) since splint application for pain (main outcome measure) by numeric rating scale 0-10. At T0 and T1, a Jamar dynamometer (kg) was used to assess hand strength, a pinch gauge to evaluate pinch strength (kg) and Dreiser test to assess hand disability (secondary outcome measures). Results The comparison between T0 and T1 showed a significant improvement in all the outcome measures ( P < 0.0001 for pain, muscle and pinch strength; P = 0.001 for Dreiser test). Moreover, at the end of 12 months follow-up, patients maintained the reduction of pain (T2 vs. T1, P = NS) and showed a reduced consumption of analgesics ( P < 0.05). Conclusions A custom-made thermoplastic short opponens splint for 30 consecutively days for at least 16 h/day, followed by occasional use on pain outbreak is an useful conservative treatment in symptomatic TMC joint OA. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2016
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23. Systemic syndromes of rheumatological interest with onset after COVID-19 vaccine administration: a report of 30 cases.
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Ursini, Francesco, Ruscitti, Piero, Raimondo, Vincenzo, De Angelis, Rossella, Cacciapaglia, Fabio, Pigatto, Erika, Olivo, Domenico, Di Cola, Ilenia, Galluccio, Felice, Francioso, Francesca, Foti, Rosario, Tavoni, Antonio Gaetano, D'Angelo, Salvatore, Campochiaro, Corrado, Motta, Francesca, De Santis, Maria, Bilia, Silvia, Bruno, Caterina, De Luca, Giacomo, and Visentini, Marcella
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COVID-19 vaccines , *SYNDROMES , *GIANT cell arteritis , *ANTIHISTAMINES , *COUGH , *SYMPTOMS , *MULTISYSTEM inflammatory syndrome - Abstract
Mean time from vaccine administration to clinical manifestations onset was 9 days (range 1-28); most patients 16 (53.3%) received the BNT162b2 vaccine. Interestingly, amongst systemic AEs, arthralgia is one of the most common [[2]] and only isolated cases [[6]-[9]] of inflammatory rheumatic diseases developed after COVID-19 vaccine administration have been described to date. [Extracted from the article]
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24. Beyond the Pericapsular Nerve Group (PENG) Block: A Narrative Review.
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Teles, Ana Sofia, Altınpulluk, Ece Yamak, Sahoo, Rajendra Kumar, Galluccio, Felice, García Simón, Diego, İnce, İlker, Olea, Marilina, González-Arnay, Emilio, Salazar, Carlos, Espinoza, Karla, and Fajardo-Pérez, Mario
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HIP fractures , *NERVE block , *CHILD patients , *CLINICAL trials , *RANDOMIZED controlled trials , *ANALGESIA - Abstract
The pericapsular nerve group block shows promising results in providing pain relief with a potential motor-sparing effect in hip fracture patients. In this narrative review, we analyze the published articles, and we describe the structures achieved when performing the block. We conducted a literature search to identify the articles performing the pericapsular nerve group block, in the adult or paediatric population, from November 1, 2018, to May 15, 2021. Of the 68 selected articles, 38 were considered eligible, including 1 double-blinded randomized comparative trial, 4 observational studies, and 33 case series and case reports. The technique was described in both acute and chronic pain settings, mainly performed as single shot. All studies described effective analgesia. Quadriceps weakness was experienced in some patients. It has been described as easy to perform and has a low rate of complications. It lacks, however, adequately powered randomized controlled trials to assess its clinical value and efficacy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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25. Efficacy of connective tissue massage and Mc Mennell joint manipulation in the rehabilitative treatment of the hands in systemic sclerosis.
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Bongi, Susanna Maddali, Del Rosso, Angela, Galluccio, Felice, Sigismondi, Fabrizio, Miniati, Irene, Conforti, M. Letizia, Nacci, Francesca, and Cerinic, Marco Matucci
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SYSTEMIC scleroderma , *PHYSICAL therapy , *MUSCULOSKELETAL system , *COLLAGEN , *QUALITY of life , *REHABILITATION - Abstract
Rehabilitation may contribute to the management of systemic sclerosis (SSc) dealing with disabilities due to hand involvement. The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of a rehabilitation programme based on the combination of connective tissue massage and Mc Mennell joint manipulation specifically conceived for SSc patients’ hands. Forty SSc patients were enrolled: 20 (interventional group) were treated for a 9-week period (twice a week, 1 h per session) with a combination of connective tissue massage, Mc Mennell joint manipulation and home exercise programme, and 20 (control group) were assigned only to home exercise programme. Patients of both groups were assessed at baseline (T0), after 9 week (T1) and at a 9 weeks follow-up (T2). They were evaluated for quality of life by SF-36 and Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ), hands involvement by Hand Mobility in Scleroderma (HAMIS) test, Cochin hand functional disability scale and the measurements of ROM. In the interventional group, fist closure, HAMIS test and Cochin hand functional disability scale improved at the end of the treatment ( p < 0.0001) as well as HAQ, Physical Synthetic Index (PSI) and Mental Synthetic Index (MSI) of SF-36 scores (HAQ and PSI, p < 0.0001; MSI, p < 0.001). In the control group, the programme of home daily exercises improved only fist closure at the end of the treatment ( p < 0.0001). The combination of connective tissue massage, Mc Mennell joint manipulation and home exercise programme is effective in the rehabilitative treatment of SSc hands. This combined treatment may lead to an improvement of hand function and quality of life. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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26. Correction: Is the heart rate variability monitoring using the analgesia nociception index a predictor of illness severity and mortality in critically ill patients with COVID-19? A pilot study.
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Aragón-Benedí, Cristian, Oliver-Forniés, Pablo, Galluccio, Felice, Altinpulluk, Ece Yamak, Ergonenc, Tolga, El Sayed Allam, Abdallah, Salazar, Carlos, and Fajardo-Pérez, Mario
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COVID-19 , *SEVERITY of illness index , *HEART rate monitors , *HEART rate monitoring , *CRITICALLY ill , *HEART beat - Abstract
Reference 1 Aragón-Benedí C, Oliver-Forniés P, Galluccio F, Yamak Altinpulluk E, Ergonenc T, El Sayed Allam A, et al. (2021) Is the heart rate variability monitoring using the analgesia nociception index a predictor of illness severity and mortality in critically ill patients with COVID-19? The correct sentence is: A low autonomic nervous system activity, i.e. low SDNN or Energy, and a predominance of the parasympathetic system, i.e. high HFnu or ANIm, due to the sympathetic depletion in COVID-19 patients are associated with a worse prognosis, higher mortality, and higher IL-6 levels. Correction: Is the heart rate variability monitoring using the analgesia nociception index a predictor of illness severity and mortality in critically ill patients with COVID-19?. [Extracted from the article]
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27. Pericapsular nerve group block for postoperative shoulder pain: A cadaveric radiological evaluation.
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Yamak Altinpulluk, Ece, Teles, Ana Sofia, Galluccio, Felice, Simón, Diego García, Olea, Marilina Susana, Salazar, Carlos, and Fajardo Perez, Mario
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SHOULDER pain , *POSTOPERATIVE pain , *NERVE block , *GLENOHUMERAL joint , *CHRONIC pain - Abstract
• To define pericapsular nerve group block for postoperative shoulder pain • Pericapsular distribution of injectate • Blockade of the articular branches that innervate the glenohumeral joint [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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28. Angiotensin II type 2 receptor (AT2R) as a novel modulator of inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis synovium.
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Terenzi, Riccardo, Manetti, Mirko, Rosa, Irene, Romano, Eloisa, Galluccio, Felice, Guiducci, Serena, Ibba-Manneschi, Lidia, and Matucci-Cerinic, Marco
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Despite increasing evidence suggesting that angiotensin II type 2 receptor (AT2R) may regulate tissue inflammation, no study has yet analyzed its possible implication in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) synovitis. In this study, we investigated the expression and function of AT2R in synovial tissue and cultured fibroblast-like synoviocytes (FLS) from RA patients. AT2R expression was strongly increased in RA compared with osteoarthritis (OA) synovium, as well as in in cultured RA-FLS respect to OA-FLS and healthy FLS. Treatment with pro-inflammatory cytokines was able not only to boost AT2R expression in RA-FLS and OA-FLS, but also to induce its de novo expression in healthy FLS. The stimulation of AT2R with the specific agonist CGP42112A significantly reduced gene expression of interleukin (IL)-1β and IL-6 and activation of NF-κB in RA-FLS, while opposite effects were elicited by AT2R small interfering RNA. Moreover, AT2R agonism efficiently decreased RA-FLS proliferation and migration either at baseline or under pro-inflammatory cytokine challenge. In conclusion, AT2R is strongly expressed in key effector cells of rheumatoid synovitis, namely RA-FLS, and the activation of AT2R with a specific agonist may effectively dampen their pro-inflammatory and aggressive behavior. AT2R agonism might represent a novel therapeutic strategy for patients with RA. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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29. Premedication prevents infusion reactions and improves retention rate during infliximab treatment.
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Bartoli, Francesca, Bruni, Cosimo, Cometi, Laura, Blagojevic, Jelena, Fiori, Ginevra, Tofani, Lorenzo, Galluccio, Felice, Furst, Daniel, and Matucci Cerinic, Marco
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INFLIXIMAB , *OSTEOARTHRITIS treatment , *PREMEDICATION , *DRUG efficacy , *DRUG administration , *INTRAVENOUS therapy , *COMBINATION drug therapy - Abstract
Infliximab (IFX) is an anti-tumor necrosis factor-alpha antibody used to treat inflammatory joint diseases. Infusion reactions (IR) can occur during and after intravenous administration and often require discontinuation of IFX therapy. This retrospective study aimed at evaluating the incidence of IR in patients with joint inflammatory diseases receiving IFX with and without premedication. Clinical charts of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis patients receiving IFX from January 2002 to December 2014 were reviewed. Patients receiving only one premedication protocol over time were enrolled and clustered based on the type of premedication as follows: group 1 received no premedication; group 2 received paracetamol, esomeprazole, hydrocortisone, and chlorpheniramine maleate; group 3 received paracetamol, hydoxyzine, ranitidine, and 6-methylprednisolone. Adverse events were recorded during the infusion, in the following hours and at control visits. The charts of 105 patients treated with IFX were selected. IR were observed in 23/51 patients of group 1, in 7/35 patients of group 2, and none of 19 patients in group 3. IR incidence was significantly lower in the second ( p = 0.021) and third ( p < 0.001) compared to the first group. The incidence of IR was significantly lower in group 3 than group 2 ( p < 0.043). Moreover, patients in group 1 had a relative risk of developing an IR 2.5 times higher than group 2. In our experience, the use of premedication significantly reduced the number of IR to IFX. In particular, the combination of paracetamol, hydroxyzine, 6-methylprednisolone and ranitidine was more efficacious than paracetamol, esomeprazole, hydrocortisone, and chlorpheniramine maleate combination protocol. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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30. Modified supraclavicular approach to brachial plexus block.
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Oliver-Fornies, Pablo, Espinosa Morales, Karla, Fajardo-Pérez, Mario, Salazar-Zamorano, Carlos H., Yamak-Altinpulluk, Ece, Vilches, Luis Valdes, Ureña, Ricardo Aguilar, Aragón-Benedí, Cristian, Lopez Arribas, Irene, Centeno-Perez, Alejandro, Llavador, Juan Jose, and Galluccio, Felice
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31. Digital ulcers in scleroderma: staging, characteristics and sub-setting through observation of 1614 digital lesions.
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Amanzi, Laura, Braschi, Francesca, Fiori, Ginevra, Galluccio, Felice, Miniati, Irene, Guiducci, Serena, Conforti, Maria-Letizia, Kaloudi, Olga, Nacci, Francesca, Sacu, Oana, Candelieri, Antonio, Pignone, Alberto, Rasero, Laura, Conforti, Domenico, and Matucci-Cerinic, Marco
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SYSTEMIC scleroderma , *GANGRENE , *SCLERODERMA (Disease) , *ETIOLOGY of diseases , *RHEUMATOLOGY - Abstract
Objective. To evaluate in SSc, the frequency of digital lesions and the morphology, characteristics, natural course and time to healing of 1614 digital ulcers (DUs). [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
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32. Ultrasound-Guided Interventions During the COVID-19 Pandemic—A New Challenge.
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Allam, Abdallah El-Sayed, Ergonenc, Tolga, Garcia Martos, Alvaro, Fajardo Perez, Mario, Perdisa, Francesco, Porta, Francesco, Serrano, Simão, Tognù, Andrea, and Galluccio, Felice
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ADRENOCORTICAL hormones , *CHRONIC pain , *EPIDEMICS , *INDUSTRIAL safety , *MEDICAL care , *PATIENT safety , *ADULT respiratory distress syndrome , *ULTRASONIC imaging , *COVID-19 , *STAY-at-home orders - Abstract
The article offers information on the public health challenges faced by the Covid-19 pandemic. It mentions the Covid-19 associated with different degrees of severe respiratory illness and might lead to a severe acute respiratory syndrome. It discusses the safe practice to protect patients and healthcare personnel is crucial to prevent the spread of Covid-19 pandemic.
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